{GI} Pathophysiology Final

Digestive (GI) System

_________the purpose of this system is to process ingested food and fluids, absorb nutrients and eliminate waste

Peptic Ulcer Disease

_________a condition characterized by open sores in the lining of the stomach or the duodenum

Pyloric Stenosis

_________a condition affecting infants where the pylorus, the muscle connecting the stomach to the small intestine, thickens and narrows, preventing food from passing through

Peristalsis

_________involuntary muscle contraction that propels food and other substances through the digestive tract

Anorexia

______a general symptom that refers to a loss of appetite/reduced interest in eating regardless of reason

Jaundice

_________(icterus) a yellow discoloration of the body tissue resulting from the accumulation of excess bilirubin

Dysphagia

________term meaning difficulty swallowing

Vomiting

_______(emesis) term for the forceful expulsion of the contents of the stomach through the mouth

Cholecystitis

_________inflammation of gallbladder and cystic duct

Cholangitis

_________inflammation usually related to infection of bile ducts

Choledocholithiasis

_________obstruction of biliary tract by gallstones

Hepatitis B

________most common hepatitis, uncurable chronic inflammation of the liver; a high concern for healthcare professionals

Cirrhosis

________a term for alcoholic liver disease

Hepatocellular Carcinoma

_________(liver cancer) a primary malignant tumor of the liver, often associated with chronic liver disease and cirrhosis

GERD

________stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing a burning sensation (heartburn)

Bulimia

________damage to structures of the GI tract caused by recurrent vomiting

Hematemesis

__________term to vomit blood

Hemorrhage

__________blood present in vomit

Aldosterone antagonists

_________a potassium (K) sparing diuretic that inhibits aldosterone and blocks sodium reabsorption

Proximal Convoluted Tube

__________the primary site of reabsorption in the kidney